What I'm working with, and plans for completion.

[Mr. SoL]

I picked up an Alesis 3630 for $50 that was used in a smoke-free studio for 6 months before being replaced by upgraded Alesis. I know there aren't many fans of the 3630, but I like the coloration it gives some of my individual instruments when recording them in. I use this primarily for recording those instruments, and sometimes to fatten up vocals coming in.

I bought the DBX 286A mono compressor about 5 months ago, I use it for vocals only right now. I'm thinking about picking up another one to start compressing mixes externally instead of using software tools.

I just purchased the Delta 44 sound card.

I own the Korg Karma and the Roland JV-1010 synths, a Seagull Acoustic Guitar, and a Peavy M1 Studio Pro Condensor microphone (used for recording guitar, acoustic piano, and vocals, accompanied by a mic stand, shock mount, pop filter, and acoustically foamed vocal booth).

Right now I've got a $4,000-$5,000 budget and am looking to start moving to a primarily non-computer based set up. I will still use the computer for basic recording, sequencing, and some basic mixing, but all instruments being recorded in will be EQ'd (I plan on buying an external EQ) and compressed.

I plan on possibly buying the Roland XV-3080 sound module, so that leaves me about $3,500.

Any suggestions on what to upgrade to?

 

[A1A2]

I am no pro, but if I were to go analog with a 4-5k budget, I would first pick up a couple of mics(since you only have one) for dif flavors, then get the best outboard effects processor possible within budget. Lexicon and TC Electronic make some decent ones.

What are you planning on recording to? Tape? ADAT? They will eat up your budget FAST.....

AL

 

[Mr. SoL]

I am no pro, but if I were to go analog with a 4-5k budget, I would first pick up a couple of mics(since you only have one) for dif flavors, then get the best outboard effects processor possible within budget. Lexicon and TC Electronic make some decent ones.

What are you planning on recording to? Tape? ADAT? They will eat up your budget FAST.....

AL

I hear a lot of good and a lot of bad about analog, but for the exact reasons you mentioned, I'm going to be digital until I come into contact with more serious cash than that.

 

[Michael Jones]

Mr. Sol. If you're interested in another DBX 286A, I have one I'm looking to sell.
In the interest of helping fellow home rec'ers, I'll let it go at a great price!

 

[Mr. SoL]

Mr. Sol. If you're interested in another DBX 286A, I have one I'm looking to sell.
In the interest of helping fellow home rec'ers, I'll let it go at a great price!

Really? Thats excellent. Whats your email?

 

[A1A2]

Mr. SOL:

I think I have heard some of your stuff before, if I recall correctly, they sounded very good. Do you mind telling me why you are considering going analog?

AL

 

[chessparov]

At around the $5K mark, I'd very seriously consider the IZ RADAR.
They had some deal at the AES convention where you could lease
one for only around $150 per month!!!
(don't know if that offer is still good though)

Over at www.prosoundweb.com , Fletcher and Mixerman are
fans of that unit, despite their love of 2" analog.
You may want to post related questions on it in their respective
forums.

Best of luck on your selection,
Chris

 

[CharleyBrown]

Mr. Sol. my suggestion to you is.

take $200 out of that 5gs, and purchase Shaun Fyffe a microphone. Lord knows the kid is needy as hell...with that said, guess what I'm doing tonight.

 

[wes480]

5 grand won't go too far with a radar system...

anyways, he said he was still going to use the computer for tracking...

if you wanted to totally get off the computer with that budge, Mackie HDR24 is a lot less than the radar....not as good sound wise (converters)...but, still a cool option.

i'd look into mics, maybe an RNP..a VTB1...maybe a mixer...

depends on how many channels of input you want and everyhing.

a good preamp will take you far.